Interesting Facts

Dried fruit has a long tradition of use dating back to the fourth millennium BC in Mesopotamia and is prized of it’s sweet taste, nutritive value and long shelf life.
In general, all dried fruits provide essential nutrients and an array of health protective bioactive ingredients, making them valuable tools to both increase diet quality and help reduce the risk of chronic disease.
Several epidemiological studies have revealed that people who consume nuts regularly are less likely to suffer from coronary heart disease (CHD).
Many nuts are good sources of vitamins E and B2 and are rich in protein, folic acid, fibre and essential minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper and selenium.

Almonds

Many health-conscious individuals associate almonds as the “healthy nut,”and for good reason. Almonds are packed with a bit of everything: protein, antioxidants, magnesium, potassium, calsium, iron and vitamin E. Cholesterol studies have shown that 2 handfuls of almonds a day lower bad cholesterol by almost 10%.

Apricots

Apricots are excellent sources of vitamin-A and carotenes. Both of these compounds are known to have antioxidant properties and are essential for vision. Vitamin-A is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in carotenes helps protect body from lung and oral cavity cancers.

Brazil Nuts

High levels of selenium may help prevent breast cancer, aging process and boost immune system. High in protein help with amino acid supplements. Brazil nuts is very rich in copper, niacin, fibre, magnesium and Vitamin E.

Cranberries

Cranberries are actually a type of acidic berries that are rich in vitamin C and believed to contain excellent infection fighting properties.

Macadamias

Macadamia nuts contain significant amounts of fibre (helps the movement of the digestive tract) and the B-complex vitamins (mostly involved in the metabolic processes).

Mixed Nuts

Mixed nuts can be a delicious treat at a party or on a long backpacking trip, and you may be pleased to discover that they can be beneficial for your health, too. Choosing nuts instead of unhealthy snacks that are higher in sugars or saturated fat can improve your overall diet and help you meet your daily nutrient recommendations.

Pecans

Pecans are particularly good for you because they contain more antioxidants than any other nut, according to a recent report published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. Antioxidants are substances found in foods that protect against cell damage and, studies have shown, can help fight diseases like heart disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and cancer.

Pistachios

Pistachios are rich in potassium (helps regulate the body’s fluid balance), phosphorus (helps build bones and teeth) and magnesium (important element in the conversion of the body’s energy), and are also a good source of vitamin B6 (aids protein metabolism and absorption) and thiamine (enhances energy and promotes normal appetite).

Tropical Fruit

Helps with anemia. Tropical fruit is a very good replenisher of energy. Lupeol in tropical fruit can reduce kidney stones. Is high in fibre, rich in Vit A, C, E.